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La Barbecue has spent years building a reputation as the East Austin smokehouse that belongs in the same conversation as the city's most celebrated brisket spots — and by most accounts, the argument is hard to refute.
4.4/5 · 3,486 Google reviews
La Barbecue has spent years building a reputation as the East Austin smokehouse that belongs in the same conversation as the city's most celebrated brisket spots — and by most accounts, the argument is hard to refute.
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la Barbecue is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menula Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 3,486 Google reviews.
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la Barbecue is a Barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Austin. La Barbecue has spent years building a reputation as the East Austin smokehouse that belongs in the same conversation as the city's most celebrated brisket spots — and by most accounts, the argument is hard to refute.
la Barbecue is best for barbecue, michelin star. la Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 3,486 Google reviews.
la Barbecue is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 4.4/5 from 3,486 reviews
la Barbecue holds a 4.4/5 Google rating from 3,486 reviews. la Barbecue is a clean first click in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 3,486 Google reviews.
la Barbecue is located at 2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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